Balanced attack ends skid

Sam Dekker provided the energy early, Traevon Jackson carried the offense late and UW had five players score in double figures and played enough sound defense to end its losing streak at three games with a 72-58 victory over the Boilermakers. »Read Full Article

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All teams take iffy shot selection. The Badgers finally got back to some basics. I will take the flow of this game any day over explosive offense. They exhibited much more control. Yes, this year's Purdue team isn't as talented as some in the past but no road win is entirely easy in the BIG. Mackey Arena has been a house of horrors for WI. Good rebound game. On Wisconsin!

Much needed win!! I liked Bo's offense/defense use of Kaminsky and Anderson when Frank was in foul trouble. I still cringe when Jackson has the ball. He again had 3 turnovers, and was a non factor until we had a double digit lead late, and they had to foul. Koenig is a superior ball handler/passer. Other wise, everyone else did their job. and we now have a few at home.

I go along with the consensus that the Badgers got a much-needed road win over one of the weakest Purdue teams I've seen in some time, and I second the comment about Jackson. The Badgers need a better point guard.

I found it interesting that the three previous opponents "averaged" 42 points in the paint--unacceptable. However, this very inexperienced Purdue team didn't shoot very well and still got FORTY points in the paint--and that was glossed over. I guessed I am missing something.

A good win. Happy to see some adjustments on defense that should have occurred two games ago like collapsing on the low post and more aggressive help from the guards in the paint. I'd be much happier getting beat by kickout jumpers than easy layups in the lane because most teams wont make them consistently and they don't kill the momentum like paint points. I echo the consensus that this is the most talented team Bo has had and there is no excuse for the soft defense. Just don't screw it up Bo and we might make the final four.